Media Advisory: Inspiring Caregivers Get Deserved Day Out and Recognition at Award Event

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - April 20, 2016) - VHA Home HealthCare is hosting its 11th annual Heart of Home Care Award event which honours the extraordinary efforts of unpaid caregivers in Ontario.

What:	Caregiver luncheon, performance by Jully Black, award ceremony and photo opportunities
When:	Monday, April 25, 2016
	Luncheon: 12:00p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
	Award ceremony: 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Who:	2016 Heart of Home Care Award Recipients

• Suzanne Retter became fast friends with Bert, originally from Tobago, through a shared love of photography. So when Bert was diagnosed with stage four cancer, her amazing response, as she puts it, "was the human thing to do."
• Fiona Conely: When her son Jason was only four months old, this young mother learned that he had Cerebral Palsy. But despite the odds, Fiona has persevered to create a happy, hopeful life for herself and her (now) adult son.
• Memoona (Mona) Ismail: When her father-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Mona set out to ensure his final years were filled with peace, comfort and dance.

Musical performance by Canadian artist Jully Black

Where:	Luncheon:
	Aria Restaurant
	25 York Street (1st floor)
	Toronto, ON M5J 2V5

Musical Performance and Award Presentation: Telus House
	25 York Street (3rd floor)
	Toronto, ON M5J 2V5

This event is possible thanks to our generous sponsors: TELUS, PACE Consulting, Teak Printing Services Ltd., BDO Canada LLP, Manulife and Flash Frame Digital Media.